Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of A
The Hohner Special 20 in A is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a mellow voice, known for its plastic mouthpiece that stands out at the front. In A, it plays melodies in A and blues in E.
What sets it apart
- Recessed plates: a world first from Hohner
- Projecting plastic mouthpiece
- Hole 1 blow on A3
- Blues in E in 2nd position
The mouthpiece that set the pattern
Hohner designed the Special 20 as the world's first diatonic harmonica with its reed plates set into the comb. The plastic comb therefore sticks out slightly at the front and forms a mouthpiece that is kinder to the lips. According to its maker, it went on to become the most imitated harmonica design anywhere.
In A, third of the 12 standard keys counting up from the lowest, hole 1 blow gives A3. Drawing on holes 1 to 4 sounds B, E, G sharp and B, which is an E chord: the starting point for blues in E, in 2nd position.
Specifications
| Key | A |
|---|---|
| Plates | Recessed into the comb |
| Hole 1 blow | A3 |
| Comb | Black ABS |
| Blues in 2nd position | E |
| Length | 10.2 cm |
What it's for
- Blues in E with a guitar
- Melodies in A
- Folk and country in A
Compared with other manufacturers
In A, other diatonic makers:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Oskar | Major Diatonic | Replaceable plates |
| Hohner | Special 20 in A | Recessed plates, projecting mouthpiece |
| Suzuki | Bluesmaster MR-250 | ABS comb |
| Seydel | Session Steel | Plates also recessed |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Hohner Special 20?
- A 10-hole, 20-reed Richter diatonic from the Progressive series, and the first in the world with its plates recessed into a plastic comb.
- Special 20 or Marine Band?
- The Special 20 stands out with its black plastic comb and recessed plates; the Marine Band 1896 stays true to pearwood and nails.
- Special 20 in A: which blues key?
- Blues in E, in 2nd position, built on the draw of holes 1 to 4.
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